hospice in Ruston, LA
Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care
1229 Farmerville Hwy, Ruston, LA 71270 · (318) 232-1107
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care at a glance
Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice in Ruston, Louisiana (Lincoln County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Louisiana average of 4.1.
86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 62 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- March 9, 2005
- County
- Lincoln County
- CMS Certification Number
- 191603
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 80% | 85.3% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 86% | 86.5% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 78% | 80.9% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 82% | 82.1% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 94% | 92.6% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 82% | 85.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 91.5% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 100% | 95.1% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 69.2% | 56.4% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 8.7 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 62 | 61 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care's rating?
Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Louisiana hospices is 4.1 stars.
Where is Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care and how do I contact it?
Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care is at 1229 Farmerville Hwy, Ruston, LA 71270. Phone: (318) 232-1107.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.